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Ten Black Dots Pre-K International Dot Day Counting Activity
Ten Black Dots – Pre-K Counting and Creativity Activity By Carly and AdamCelebrate International Dot Day with this playful, hands-on counting activity designed especially for Pre-K learners! Inspired by Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews, this lesson combines early math skills with creativity, making it perfect for a fun and meaningful Dot Day celebration. What’s Included: Printable Counting Booklet with numbers 1–10 Black Dot Stickers activity Creative Art Extension for building dot-based pictur
PreK - K
Engineering, English Language Arts, Numbers
Also included in: Pre-K Read Aloud STEM Activities MEGA Bundle Entire Year Curriculum
Rocketry: Rocket Forces, Systems, Design Worksheets
Rocketry Worksheets: Rocket Systems, Rocket Forces, Rocket Forces & Parts, Rocket Design and Connect the Dots Rocket Parts (5 Worksheets with Answer Keys)Great supplements to a Rocketry Unit! Perfect 5-15 minute Bell-Ringer worksheets to practice common rocketry terms and identification.Students will identify rocket systems, Identify and define rocket forces, Identify simple model rocket parts, use their imagination to design their own rocket, and connect the dots to draw model rocket parts. PDF
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Ice Cream in a Bag STEM | How Does Liquid Turn Into Ice Cream? | Summer For K-3
🍦 Ice Cream in a Bag STEM | How Does Liquid Turn Into Ice Cream? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Turn science into a delicious experiment with this fun, hands-on Ice Cream in a Bag STEM activity! Students explore how liquids change into solids while creating their own ice cream using simple materials. This resource guides learners to predict, mix, observe, and explain changes, as outlined in the challenge on page 3, where they investigate how to turn liquid into ice cream and what helps it freeze fast
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? | A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌙 Moon Phases STEM | Why Does the Moon Change Shape? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Take students on an exciting space science adventure with this engaging Moon Phases STEM activity! Learners explore why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month while building and testing their own moon phase models using hands-on investigation and observation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, record, and explain how sunlight creates the different moon phases seen in
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Day & Night STEM - Why does Earth have day and night| A Hands-On Space For K-3rd
🌍☀️ Day & Night STEM | Why Does Earth Have Day and Night? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Help students explore one of Earth’s most important patterns with this engaging Day & Night STEM activity! Learners discover how Earth’s rotation creates day and night while building and testing simple Earth and Sun models through hands-on investigation. This interactive resource guides students to predict, model, observe, rotate, and record what happens when Earth spins. Using a flashlight as the Sun and a ball
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Space Science STEM Bundle | Hands-On Space Activities For K - 3rd
Composting STEM Activity - How Does Food Turn Into Soil | Engineering Stem (K-2)
🌱 Composting STEM Activity: How Does Food Turn Into Soil? Bring science to life with this engaging, hands-on STEM activity where students explore how food and natural materials break down into soil! Perfect for young learners, this resource introduces composting in a fun, interactive, and easy-to-understand way. Students take on the role of scientists and engineers as they investigate what can decompose, make predictions, and observe changes over time—all while building a deeper understanding o
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Blood Flow Simulation STEM | How Does Blood Move | Human Body STEM For K - 2nd
❤️ Blood Flow Simulation STEM | How Does Blood Move Through the Body? | Hands-On Science Activity (K–2) Help young learners explore the human body with this fun and interactive Blood Flow Simulation STEM Activity! Students will investigate how blood moves through the body by building a simple model and acting like real scientists. Designed especially for Kindergarten–2nd grade, this hands-on project makes complex science concepts easy to understand through play, observation, and experimentati
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Engineering, General Science
Rainbow STEM – Exploring Light & Color A Hands-On Science & Engineering For 3rd
🌈✨ Rainbow STEM – Exploring Light & Color A Hands-On Science & Engineering Challenge (Grades 3–9)Bring the science of light to life with this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge where students explore how white light separates into a rainbow! In this interactive investigation, learners design and build a working model or experiment that demonstrates how light bends and forms a spectrum. This resource guides students step-by-step through the Engineering Design Process while building a deep unders
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, General Science
Also included in: Light & Color STEM Bundle | Explore, Mix & Discover Science (Grades 3–9)
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 3 - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with optional prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #3. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-e
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 4 (Hands-on column) - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with minimal prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #4. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-es
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.4
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
+4
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 5 - Google Docs Version
This is the Google Docs version of my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #5. It's simple because it works, and it's an easy resource for students to use with a no-prep option for teachers. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment *This choice board has an emphasis on math concepts that are often overlooked: financial literacy, venn diagrams, self-reflection, etc. This editable STEM Choice Board is designed to keep every student engaged, producti
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Financial Literacy
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 6 - Google Docs Version
Editable Google Doc, with optional prep, my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #6. It's simple because it works! Used for subs, differentiation, classroom management, and engagement. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment Topics highlighted: Engineering - The design process, planning, revision Design - Architecture, bridges, digital tools, visual arts Math - Decimals, percentages, logic, finances SEL - Collaboration, careers, goals, self-e
4th - 9th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
STEM/STEAM Choice Board 2 - Google Docs Version
This is the Google Docs version of my STEM/STEAM Choice Board #2. It's simple because it works, and it's an easy resource for students to use with a no-prep option for teachers. In this resource:Cover page with tips & tricks Google Doc Choice Board - ready to add to an assignment This editable STEM Choice Board is designed to keep every student engaged, productive, and challenged. I created it to solve a common classroom challenge: many of my students with the highest needs are pulled out for se
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Build a Paper Skeleton Model STEM | Human Body and Skeletal System Units (K-2nd)
🦴 Build a Paper Skeleton Model STEM | How Does Your Body Stay Strong? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make human body science hands-on and engaging with this interactive Paper Skeleton Model STEM activity! Students explore how the skeleton supports movement and protects the body while building their own model step by step. This resource introduces key bones like the skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs, helping students understand how these parts work together. The overview on page 2 clearly explains t
PreK - 3rd
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
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Introduction to Computer Science [Know your Computer System and PC well]
This lesson introduces students to the fundamentals of Computer Science by exploring the core components of a computer system and personal computer (PC). Learners gain a clear understanding of how hardware, software, memory, storage, and processing units work together. ▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧ The Following Are Included in This Curriculum✤ PDF Lessons ✤ PowerPoint Presentations ✤ PowerPoint Compatible Mode ▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧▧ Format & Features✤ PDF✤ PowerPoint✤ Editable ✤ Interact
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Number Sense Magnetic Tile Printables Morning Bins STEM Number Recognition
Are your students practicing numbers 0–10 and number sense? These Magnetic Tile Number Mats are perfect for morning bins, math centers, STEM bins, and light table activities. Students build numbers using magnetic tiles while exploring ten frames, finger counting, dice visuals, and number words. Includes two differentiated versions for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten learners. Are your students learning numbers 0–10 and you need an easy, hands-on activity for morning bins, math centers
PreK - K
Engineering, Numbers, Other (Math)
MS-PS2-4 | Weight vs. Mass Science Concepts | Flash Cards | Grade 6-8
Bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood science topics with this comprehensive, standards-aligned resource. MS-PS2-4 | Weight vs. Mass Science Concepts | Flash Cards | Grade 6-8 is specifically designed for middle school students exploring gravitational forces, weight, and mass. Aligned to NGSS Standard MS-PS2-4, this set of 50 multiple-choice flash cards helps students differentiate between mass and weight while applying those ideas to real-world scenarios, planetary motion, and gravi
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-4
Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM | Build & Launch Challenge For Kindergarten–Grade 2
🚀 Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM | Build & Launch Challenge (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make learning about forces and motion exciting with this hands-on Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM activity! Students design, build, and test their own mini catapult while exploring how push and pull forces create movement. Through this fun engineering challenge, learners become young scientists as they plan, build, launch, measure, and improve their catapults using simple classroom materials. ⭐ What’s Included (13
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Roller Coaster STEM Activity-Design a Track for Speed and Motion | Energy Units
🎢 Roller Coaster STEM Activity: Design a Track for Speed and Motion Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this exciting hands-on STEM challenge! In this activity, students design and build their own roller coaster tracks while exploring how gravity, force, and motion work together to move objects. Young learners take on the role of engineers as they create, test, and improve their roller coaster designs—making learning both meaningful and fun. As seen throughout the resource, student
K - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Jump Rope Robot – LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Building & Coding Project
Build and code a fun LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Jump Rope Robot! This step-by-step guide includes: Detailed building instructions with visuals Full parts list for easy classroom preparation Ready-to-use program code Tips for exploring motion, rhythm, and teamwork in robotics This project was inspired by a publicly available video demonstration, but all instructions, photos, and program code were independently created. Perfect for STEM and coding lessons for students aged 6–12.
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Pumpkin Pulley STEM Challenge | Depth & Complexity | Fall Engineering
STEM + Depth & Complexity: Build a Pumpkin Pulley this Fall!Bring fall fun into your classroom with this hands-on Pumpkin Pulley STEM Challenge! Students design, build, and test their own pulley system to lift a mini pumpkin while exploring force, motion, and simple machines. With a kid-friendly resource packet, teacher directions, and a full lesson plan, this activity is ready to go for your fall STEM centers, Halloween week, or engineering unit. To take learning deeper, this challenge includ
4th - 6th
Engineering, Writing
Swinging Parrot Robot – LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Building & Coding Project
Build and code a fun LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Swinging Parrot Robot!This step-by-step guide includes: Detailed building instructions with clear visuals A complete parts list for easy classroom preparation Ready-to-use program code Tips for exploring motion, balance, and simple mechanisms in robotics This project was inspired by a publicly available video demonstration, but all instructions, photos, and program code were independently created. Perfect for STEM and coding lessons for students a
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Piñata STEM Challenge - Build a Piñata | Cinco De Mayo Challenge For K–Grade 2
🎉 Piñata STEM Challenge | Build a Strong (but Breakable!) Piñata (K–2)Turn celebration into innovation with this fun and hands-on Piñata STEM Challenge! Students take on the role of engineers as they design, build, test, and improve their own piñatas—exploring strength, materials, and structure in an exciting, real-world way. This engaging activity blends creativity with scientific thinking, guiding students through the full engineering design process. ⭐ What’s Included (13 Pages): ✔ What is a
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Social Studies), Writing
Balloon-Powered Boat STEM Activity | Float & Move Challenge For K–Grade 2
🚤 Balloon-Powered Boat STEM Activity | Float & Move Challenge (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make science come alive with this exciting, hands-on Balloon-Powered Boat STEM activity! Students design, build, and test their own floating boats powered by air from a balloon while exploring how forces like air pressure create motion on water. In this engaging engineering challenge, learners become young scientists as they plan, build, test, measure, and improve their boats using simple classroom materials. ⭐
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
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